Digital Security 101

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Family Safety

How To Set Time Limits on Apps To Control Screen Time

Whether you’re trying to control your child’s screen time or your own, setting time limits can be a powerful tool — if you know how to do it properly.

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April 4, 2024
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Family Safety

Canopy vs Bark: How To Choose Which One Is Best For You

Parental control apps like Canopy and Bark can block adult content, giving parents a sense of safety — but do these apps do enough to keep kids safe online?

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April 3, 2024
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Family Safety

How To See What My Kid Is Doing Online: 5 Tools

When you know how to see what your kids are doing online, you can protect them from scams, bullies, and identity theft. Are your kids safe?

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

My Child Used My Credit Card Without Permission — Help!

Under the FCBA, you are not liable for unauthorized credit card charges over $50. But what if those charges were made by your children?

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

How To Put Parental Controls On Your Child's iPad (2024)

Apple’s built-in parental controls for iPads can control the content your children can access — but falls short when protecting them from online threats.

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

Is Discord Safe for Kids? A Quickstart Guide for Parents

Is Discord safe? While Discord removes accounts that endanger children, there are steps parents can take in the absence of true parental controls on the app.

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January 9, 2024
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Family Safety

The 10 Best Parental Control Apps for iPhones (2024)

Children face more online threats than ever. Learn about 10 of the best parental control apps for iPhones and how to choose which one is right for you.

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January 4, 2024
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Family Safety

TikTok Parental Controls: An Updated Guide for Parents

TikTok parental controls or Digital Wellbeing tools can manage screen time and content for kids. Turn on these features using this step-by-step guide.

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December 7, 2023

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